Apres l'Ondee vs L’Heure Bleue Extract
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Heure Bleue Extract takes 7 of 8 categories.
Apres l'OndeeChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L’Heure Bleue ExtractChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Apres l'Ondee1/8
L’Heure Bleue Extract7/8
- Ratings & consensus
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
- Community sentiment
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
- Longevity
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
- Sillage & projection
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
- Value for money
- Apres l'Ondee
- Versatility
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
- Note pyramid (duration)
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
- Fragranxe ranking
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Apres l'OndeeGuerlainL’Heure Bleue ExtractGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 2,379 votes
Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%
4.65/ 5 · 395 votes
Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%
Category winnerL’Heure Bleue ExtractRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
34%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
2,379 votes
76%Love
18%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
395 votes
Category winnerL’Heure Bleue ExtractMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL’Heure Bleue Extract
SillageL’Heure Bleue Extract
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerApres l'OndeeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
violet92%
floral84%
iris77%
woody69%
vanilla61%
powdery100%
violet92%
vanilla84%
iris77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both powdery, violet and iris
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
AniseCassiaNeroliBergamotLemon
Heart1 to 2 hours
VioletOrris RootMimosaCarnationSandalwoodRoseYlang-YlangVetiver
Base2 to 3 hours
IrisHeliotropeVanillaMuskBenzoinStyraxAmber
Top15 to 30 minutes
AniseBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
ClovesNeroli
Base7 to 10 hours
IrisVioletVanillaBenzoinTonka Bean
Category winnerL’Heure Bleue ExtractLongest dry-down: 7 to 10 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer58
Fall45
Winter23
Day100
Night24
Spring46
Summer31
Fall100
Winter91
Day62
Night100
Category winnerL’Heure Bleue ExtractMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,365
PerfumerJacques Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews202
Overall rank#2,250
PerfumerJacques Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerL’Heure Bleue ExtractHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGuerlain Apres l'Ondee smells like a pale spring garden after a cool rain shower. It opens with an unusual burst of herbal anise and bright neroli, paired with touches of bergamot and lemon. As the citrus settles, powdery violet and earthy iris root step forward, accompanied by soft yellow mimosa and spicy carnation. …
Reviews →L’Heure Bleue Extract by Guerlain represents the richest, most concentrated interpretation of the historic 1912 creation by Jacques Guerlain. It opens with an unexpected pairing of spicy anise and bright bergamot, delivering a cool, aromatic lift that quickly softens. As the initial freshness recedes, a warm heart of …
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Apres l'Ondee or L’Heure Bleue Extract?
L’Heure Bleue Extract takes 7 of 8 categories. Apres l'Ondee is rated 4.29/5 from 2,379 votes; L’Heure Bleue Extract is rated 4.65/5 from 395 votes. Choose Apres l'Ondee for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L’Heure Bleue Extract for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Apres l'Ondee or L’Heure Bleue Extract?
L’Heure Bleue Extract lasts longest (L’Heure Bleue Extract 77/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apres l'Ondee or L’Heure Bleue Extract?
L’Heure Bleue Extract projects furthest (L’Heure Bleue Extract 67/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Apres l'Ondee and L’Heure Bleue Extract smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and iris accords. Common notes include Anise, Neroli, Bergamot and Violet.
Is Apres l'Ondee or L’Heure Bleue Extract better for summer or winter?
For summer, Apres l'Ondee is the stronger pick. For winter, L’Heure Bleue Extract is the stronger pick. Apres l'Ondee suits daytime wear; L’Heure Bleue Extract suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apres l'Ondee and L’Heure Bleue Extract?
Apres l'Ondee has top notes of Anise, Cassia, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Mimosa and Carnation, a base of Iris, Heliotrope, Vanilla and Musk. L’Heure Bleue Extract has top notes of Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Cloves and Neroli, a base of Iris, Violet, Vanilla and Benzoin.
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